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This module describes the safe techniques for the extraction of foreign bodies that are retained after transanal insertion.

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

• Approach the work-up for a patient with a retained rectal foreign body.
• Determine which approach is optimal: transanal versus transabdominal.
• Utilize safe techniques for transanal extraction.

As a Core Subject, this module is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module serves as an update on foreign bodies for colorectal surgeons.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center. Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module provides an overview of current trends and controversies in the management of patients with stage IV colorectal cancer.

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. Define the challenges associated with the management of patients with stage IV colorectal cancer and outline the overall survival statistics.
2. Discuss the value of chemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic disease.
3. Evaluate the quality of data to support removing the primary tumor in the setting of stage IV colorectal cancer.
4. Examine colon first vs. liver first vs. combined approaches to managing liver metastases, and assess the potential role of radiofrequency ablation.
5. Review the data regarding the benefit pulmonary metastatectomy.
6. Discuss the emergence of cytoreductive surgery plus HIPEC, as well as the data to support this technique.
7. Determine the benefit of endoscopic stent placement for palliation.

As a Core Subject, this module is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module serves as an update on foreign bodies for colorectal surgeons. To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This is a comprehensive overview of the medical management of inflammatory bowel disease. A review of the classes of medications used, as well as other non-operative adjuncts and looking into the newer classes of medications coming out.

As a CORE Subject, it is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module is a review of the Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) as well as an update on the current use of PPH.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the details of the PPH procedure in detail, as well as the key steps to avoid the often read about complications related to the procedure.
2. Identify the type of hemorrhoidal disease and patients that would benefit from the procedure still today.
3. Be able to understand the unique complications associated with the procedure, as well as treatment.
4. Identify alternatives to PPH.
5. Increase awareness of potential improvements on the PPH.

As a Weekly Curriculum module, it is eligible for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This module reviews the literature on the pro and cons of performing subtotal colectomy for patients with Lynch Syndrome.

After reviewing this module, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the advantage of the subtotal colectomy with individuals with Lynch Syndrome
2. Describe the limitations of the subtotal colectomy with individuals with Lynch Syndrome
3. Explain the proper surveillance after subtotal or segmental resection with individuals with Lynch Syndrome.

Segmental vs. Subtotal Colectomy in HNPCC, a Core Subject, is a review of diverticular disease that is divided into three parts. It is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center. Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.